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Automatic Captions Generator

Upload an video or audio file to generate accurate captions for free. Download as SRT or VTT.

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About TurboScribe's Automatic Captions Generator Tool

Turn audio and video into accurate text with TurboScribe’s free automatic captions and transcription tool. Use it in your browser—no downloads or sign-up required. Upload your latest podcast, a team meeting, a lecture, or a voice memo and get reliable speech-to-text in over 100 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, and Arabic. Powered by Whisper and accelerated on GPUs, TurboScribe delivers fast, high-quality transcripts and captions.

Getting started is simple: drag and drop files or click Browse Files to upload. You can also record directly from your microphone for quick dictation, or paste a link from the web (like YouTube) to transcribe online audio and video. Uploads support up to 5 GB and 10 hours per file, with all common formats accepted—MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV.

Export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles and use it anywhere. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for meetings, interviews, and podcasts. Translate completed transcripts into 134+ languages with one click. Your data stays private and secure: files and transcripts are encrypted, accessible only to you, and can be deleted at any time. TurboScribe is free to use and built to make audio-to-text fast, accurate, and effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

We secure your files and transcripts with AES-256 encryption at rest and HTTPS in transit. TurboScribe never uses your uploads to train AI models. You can export or permanently delete your data at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio to start transcribing. Drag and drop an MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC file into the upload area, or click Browse Files to select it.

Choose the Audio Language for your file. Then pick a transcription mode:

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

- Dolphin: balanced speed and accuracy

- Whale: highest accuracy

Click Transcribe. For most files, processing takes only a few seconds, and your transcript will appear automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files per day for free. No signup, no account, and no payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ transcription accuracy on clear recordings in most languages. Choose the mode that fits your needs: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a balance of speed and precision, and Cheetah for the fastest turnaround.

Transcript quality depends on audio clarity and the language being transcribed. For challenging recordings, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio to boost accuracy.